Participant Information

BOXWOOD NEW ZEALAND 2012

Venues

We're still in the preliminary stages of planning, so this page will fill in the details in the coming months. Our 2012 Festival & Workshop is being organized in cooperation with the Waipu Museum, The Waipu Caledonian Society and the Chamber of Commerce. We'll be using Coronation Hall and the Waipu Museum as our main venues, as well as other spots around the village. There are lots of B & B's and backpackers hotels in town, however we're encouraging most folks to stay at the Waipu Hotel to keep things simple.

Arrival, Check-ins and Departure

Plan to arrive on Sunday September 30. 2012 in the mid-late afternoon to get settled, have a great supper, and an evening session. Check-in will take place at the Coronation Hall in the centre of Waipu. Classes take place Mon - Fri with departure on Saturday morning.

Getting Here

Waipu, NZ is in the Northland, about 120 kilometers north of Auckland. Fly into Auckland, and we'll be organizing ride-shares up to Waipu. If you're driving, let us know if you'll have space for others.

Lodging

There are lots of places to stay in Waipu. We're encouraging folks to stay at the Waipu Hotel, and will hopefully have a special deal with them sorted out soon for festival participants.

Meals

Meals will be prepared from fresh local ingredients. Good food is an essential component to the weekend.

Contact info during the week

Info coming soon.

What to bring

All musical instruments are welcomed - however most classes will focus on the fiddle, flute, whistle and small pipes & cello. Flutes, fiddles & cellos may be available for loan on a limited basis. If you have extra instruments and would be willing to share them during class time, please bring them. Your fellow students will appreciate it!

. . .also tape recorder, pencil and paper, manuscript paper, tuner, and portable music stands may come in handy. Comfortable walking shoes, sweater, umbrella or rain coat, sunglasses, bug spray. Your billeters will be providing bedding.

Please bring a camera if you are photographically inclined. We look forward to sharing your pictures/videos.

Boxwood Boutique

The boutique will be open during the evening activities as well as during meal times to sell recordings, books, etc. If you have items to sell, bring them along and submit them to the Boxwood Boutique Coordinator at registration or whenever the boutique is open. Boxwood retains 10% on the small stuff. No commission on instruments.

Refunds

Registration for Boxwood 2011 is limited and is filled on a first come first serve basis upon full payment of tuition. Places cannot be held with a deposit. No Refunds will be made after September 15, 2011. Refund requests made on or before September 15, 2011 will receive a refund within 30 days of receipt of the full amount paid minus a $50 administrative charge.